Senior Technology Analyst

Position Overview

DARPA's senior technology analyst will utilize all-Source intelligence to assess and analyze information on state of the world technology to inform leadership decisions on initial technology investment and development pathways related to U.S. capabilities. Responsibilities may include establishing system access requirements and procedures designed to inform on specific technological capabilities, both foreign and domestic. The analyst will also identify risk and vulnerability to any potential investment or programmatic pursuit.

Embedded within a multi-disciplinary security team, the Senior technology analyst will apply All-Source Intelligence context to DARPA technology and programs. This embedded support will develop or adapt existing programs, systems, and procedures within the technical office to ensure leadership is making informed, risk-aware technology decisions. The analyst will support the technology office with a clear understanding of Intelligence Community (IC) requirements while not encroaching on traditional Counterintelligence (CI) duties.

The Technology Analyst will perform the following responsibilities:

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  Plan special projects in response to client assignments which include analytical approach, schedule, personnel requirements, data collection, assessment criteria, and costs

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  Research and collect required data, perform analysis, and summarize findings in response to client requests

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  Compile detailed technical reports of analysis clearly defining the limitations or risk, factors considered, and findings providing clear, concise conclusions and recommendations

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  Assist Technical Office management, Program Manager (PM), Science Engineering Technical Assistance (SETA), and security personnel in understanding technology development risks and vulnerabilities

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  Work with individual program management personnel to assist in analyzing and developing intelligence informed solutions to guide unique or difficult technology development paths

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  Participate, as appropriate, in program management and planning meetings, and working sessions using accessed all-source information to inform technology lifecycle protection and procurement from a state of the world perspective

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  Establish lines of communication and professional relationships with other Federal, DoD, and IC agencies, specific to technology assessments or foreign technology industrialization reviews

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  Other duties as assigned by the DARPA Director or Deputy Director of Special Access Program Central Office, Technology Office Director, Deputy Director, Program Manager, Functional Area Lead, Contract Security Program Manager, Deputy Program Manager, or if required by the Intelligence Oversight Coordinator (Science and Technology Protection Analyst)

Preferred Skills

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  Experience in developing products using all-source intelligence systems showcasing understanding of technology acquisition, risk, and state of the world in the following technical office areas:

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  Microsystem Technology

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  Microelectronics

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  Electromechanical

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  Quantum

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  Classical and Digital Computing

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  Biotechnology

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  Vivo and Vitro

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  Biomechanical

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  Genomic

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  Molecular

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  Information Technology

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  Cybersecurity

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  Information Management

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  Internet of Things

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  Cryptology

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  Tactical or Strategic Technology

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  Weapon Systems

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  Battle Management

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  Platform Development

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  Air

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  Land

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  Sea

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  Space

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  Technology Convergence

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  Operational Technology Integration

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  Artificial Intelligence Integration

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  Advanced / Rapid Acquisition and Sustainment

Required Skills (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities)

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  Understand the use of intelligence systems, access requirements, and appropriate policy adherence to ensure all-source use is not crossing CI functions specific to determine essential elements of information and conduct activities to detect, identify, assess, exploit, and proactively counter or neutralize hostile intelligence collection, sabotage, and terrorist activities

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  Understanding the technical implications to DARPA program efforts using vulnerability and risk data on state of the world technology; understanding, prioritizing, and providing recommendations to enable leadership to scope future program success

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  Attend meetings (either locally or out-of-area) and create meeting summaries or trip reports

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  Prepare and submit meeting minutes on an as-required basis

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  Prepare/present briefings, incorporating graphics (if appropriate) for/to SID and DARPA leaders

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  Prepare various security forms associated with their duties

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  Answer telephones and other modes of administrative communication in the performance of duties

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  Perform, or support, security inspections, identify security discrepancies and prepare reports

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  Perform courier duties within the continental United States (CONUS)

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  Perform user-level security administrator and information security responsibilities as required and in compliance with US Codes, Executive Orders, and DoD and DARPA policy

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  Perform objective reviews on all documentation encountered during performance of duties

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  Possess the energy, experience, and subject matter expertise to demonstrate sound judgment, foresight and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced S&T RDT&E environment

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  Possess excellent organizational and communication skills; demonstrating an ability to communicate, interact easily and effectively with a wide variety of individuals and echelons in both written and verbal forms

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  Manage and maintain detailed information and documentation

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  Possess excellent research and data-gathering skills with an ability to interpret/analyze complex information within operational Research & Development (R&D) / S&T environments

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  Work independently, as well as in a team environment, within the bounds and guidelines of the organization

Clearance

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  Minimum of active Top Secret (TS)

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  TS//SCI Required

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  CI Polygraph may be required (All personnel are subject to a random counterintelligence scope polygraphs as a condition of access eligibility)

Years of Experience/Education Requirements

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  Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 10 years relevant experience

Travel Requirements

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  Ability to travel to CONUS and/or OCONUS locations

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  Limited travel within the region

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  Must have active US passport for OCONUS travel requirements

Additional Information

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  This job description is not designed to cover or contain all job duties required by the employee. There may be additional activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee that are not listed in this job description

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  This position requires the candidate to be able to obtain a security clearance. In order to obtain a clearance, in compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

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  System High is proud to employ U.S. Military Veterans. Our extensive work on behalf of the U.S. government offers those who have served in uniform an opportunity to continue to serve their country in a new, exciting way while enjoying a successful civilian career.

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  System High Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local law. EEO is the Law